Robin van Persie has been named Manchester United Player of the Month for August by fans voting on the club's official websites and global social media.

Van Persie
scored twice in the Community Shield triumph against Wigan Athletic at
Wembley and he bagged another impressive double at Swansea in the
Barclays Premier League, before leading the line in the top-of-the-table
stalemate against Chelsea.

Nominations "Player of the Month" shortlist featured three players who stood out in August and van Persie polled a commanding 57 % of votes. He beat second-placed Nemanja Vidic (26 %), while Danny Welbeck finished in third spot with a commendable 17 %.

"It's
always nice to win awards, especially when it's voted for by the fans
who watch us every week, whether we're playing at Old Trafford or
anywhere in the country," Robin told ManUtd.com. "So, I'd like to thank
all the supporters who voted for me.

"I'm
pleased to have scored four goals but it's more important to me that
the team has made a good start to the season, and there is more to
come."

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